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Director and HIPAA Privacy Officer
Job Description
Job Title: Director, HIPAA Privacy Officer
Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite per Week)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $160,000–$180,000
Position Overview
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Director, HIPAA Privacy Officer on behalf of a large healthcare organization (10,000+ employees). This leader will independently oversee and manage the enterprise-wide HIPAA Privacy Program, ensuring full compliance with federal and state privacy regulations.
This role is responsible for protecting patient health information (PHI), leading complex privacy investigations, advising executive leadership on regulatory risk, and implementing comprehensive privacy policies and procedures. The ideal candidate brings deep healthcare privacy expertise, strong investigative experience, and proven people leadership capabilities.
Key Responsibilities HIPAA Privacy Program Oversight
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Own and lead the organization’s HIPAA Privacy Program.
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Ensure compliance with HIPAA and all related federal and state privacy regulations.
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Develop, implement, and maintain privacy policies and procedures.
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Monitor regulatory changes and recommend policy updates accordingly.
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Protect patient data and mitigate risk of fines, litigation, or regulatory penalties.
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Lead and oversee privacy investigations, including complaint intake, documentation, tracking, and resolution.
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Conduct complex investigations related to privacy breaches, confidentiality violations, and release-of-information matters.
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Perform privacy risk assessments and gap analyses; develop corrective action plans.
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Manage patient privacy disputes and medical record amendment requests.
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Coordinate mitigation strategies and disciplinary processes in partnership with Compliance, Legal, and Human Resources.
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Represent the organization during external compliance reviews and government investigations.
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Advise executive leadership on privacy compliance risks and regulatory developments.
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Provide formal reports to senior leadership and governance bodies on privacy compliance status.
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Serve as liaison to HIPAA oversight authorities and regulatory agencies.
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Identify and oversee compliance of business associates handling Protected Health Information (PHI).
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Develop and oversee privacy training programs for employees and leadership.
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Maintain documentation of privacy education and training completion.
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Communicate privacy policies and compliance expectations to clinical and operational departments.
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Collaborate with the Information Security Officer to align privacy and security standards.
Required Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s Degree in:
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Business Administration
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Healthcare Administration
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Healthcare Delivery
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Or a directly related field
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Minimum 6 years of experience in a privacy or security-related field (healthcare required).
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Minimum 4 years of management experience (direct people management required).
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Strong experience leading privacy investigations and regulatory advisory functions.
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Experience within a large healthcare organization (10,000+ employees) required.
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Demonstrated experience managing regulatory risk and advising executive leadership.
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CHPC – Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance
OR
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CHPS – Certified in Healthcare Privacy & Security
Preferred Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in a related field
OR
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Juris Doctor (Law Degree)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Advanced knowledge of HIPAA and healthcare privacy regulations
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Strong understanding of state and federal privacy laws
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Experience conducting privacy risk assessments and compliance reporting
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Expertise in regulatory interpretation and compliance standards
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Strong investigative and analytical skills
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Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Strong organizational and time-management skills
Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners?
At Wheeler Staffing Partners, we go beyond traditional recruiting — we build long-term strategic career partnerships. Our team provides personalized support throughout every stage of the hiring process, including resume consultation, interview preparation, offer negotiation, and onboarding guidance. We are committed to aligning your expertise and professional goals with organizations where you can lead, grow, and make meaningful impact. When you partner with Wheeler Staffing Partners, you gain a dedicated advocate invested in your long-term success.
Meet Your Recruiter
Rachel Wiseman
Recruiter
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